Facebook launched a host of changes to make business pages more effective when accessed on mobile devices, including a new Shop section. Other changes include new and more prominent call-to-action buttons. And this may be only the beginning of a Read more
In December, eBay tried rebooting its already successful mobile app with the launch of a new version of the “eBay for iPad” app. Devin Wenig, called it one of eBay’s most important product launches in the previous few years. Despite the hype, Read more
Etsy’s Senior Manager of Payment Operations responded to concerns over the company’s decision to add PayPal to its Direct Checkout payment option. Sellers now have no way to exclude PayPal if they want the benefits that Direct Checkout affords them. However, there’s Read more
A security researcher reported a vulnerability to eBay in June, according to the Kaspersky Labs news publication ThreatPost. The researcher, Aditya Sood, told ThreatPost eBay fixed the bug in August. “There was a cross-site scripting vulnerability in an eBay domain that Read more
eBay’s former Chief Financial Officer Bob Swan joined General Atlantic as an operating partner. He will work with the company’s investment team in the Internet and technology sector. The growth equity firm has among the clients in its portfolio tech Read more
Etsy made a stunning announcement on Tuesday – it is adding PayPal to its Direct Checkout payment option. At first glance, it might not seem like a big deal – the online marketplace already allows sellers to accept PayPal. However, Read more
eBay is running a 7-day promotion for business sellers in the UK – but unfortunately, it’s by invitation only. Sellers who are invited and activate the promotion can create up to 50,000 fixed-price listings and pay no insertion fee. “This Read more
Amazon is still playing in the hardware field with mixed success, and now comes word that it will launch a $50 tablet to be sold in time to make it a holiday gift. The Wall Street Journalsaid the tablet will feature Read more
Etsy launched another new feature to encourage shoppers to explore its marketplace. The Editors’ Picks pages are based on themes or events and showcase items from a variety of categories. Etsy currently displays a link to Editors Picks pages on Read more
There may be signs of hope for sellers who’ve felt the effects of Google’s penalty against eBay. While not a resounding improvement, Wall Street analyst Mark May of Citi Research published a report indicating some signs of stabilization. The effects Read more
